Kukla's Korner Hockey

Bobby Ryan was careful with his words as he spoke, understandably so given that his contract negotiations with the Ducks have the appearance of two stubborn sides trying to see which one will blink first.

But the goal-scoring winger had this clear message that he wanted to convey. He doesn’t want to be traded, he isn’t seeking a trade and his goal is to be at training camp when it opens on Sept. 18 at Anaheim Ice.

“I don’t want a trade,” Ryan told the Register on Monday following a workout. “I’m not asking for a trade. Iwant to be here in Anaheim. This is where I want to be.

“If it comes to a situation where there’s heads butting, then I guess it would be best. But I am not looking for a trade. I have no intentions of being traded. I love it here and want to remain a Duck.”